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Appears from the start

A Jewish art dealer living in San Francisco and the American half of a successful transatlantic partnership. He writes warmly to his friend and business partner Martin after Martin returns to Germany, continuing to manage their gallery and trusting their long friendship despite the political upheaval abroad.

Appears from the start

Max's German business partner and intimate friend, newly returned from California to Munich with his family. Prosperity gives him a prominent social position, and his first letters describe both the excitement and uncertainty surrounding Germany's new political movement.

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Martin's wife, who returns to Germany with him and their children. Max knows her as part of the family circle created by the two men's years of friendship in California.

First appears in chapter 4

Max's younger sister, an actress pursuing her career in Europe. She once had a love affair with Martin, and Max remains protective of her as conditions in Germany become increasingly dangerous for Jews.

First appears in chapter 6

A well-connected German aristocrat whose circle represents the social acceptance Martin hopes to secure after his return. Martin's concern for his standing among such people helps expose how quickly personal loyalty is yielding to political conformity.